Actually I have some crazy questions also 😛

• What should be my daily hair care routine?
• Should I apply sunscreen above or below my daily cream or moisturizer?
• Which BB cream is perfect for me? I have pimple prone oily skin and my complexion is fair?

That’s it for now Lancy 🙂

If I find further queries I will eat you head again 😛 You don’t know how much I love n addicted to MABH 🙂 It has solved many of my beauty related queries. So hats off Lancy

Waiting for your million dollar reply 🙂 Love u!

Reply to the Query:

Hey Noopur,

I am glad that you love MABH! 🙂 Coming to your query, you can try BB creams, CC creams or BB sticks if you are not comfortable with foundation and other makeup stuff. BB and CC creams are on trend now. I have an oily skin type too and I hate using foundations too (at times) because it all oxidizes and makes my face look orangey. For glowing flawless finish, you can try using Maybelline BB Stick. It works great on oily skin and luckily, it suits acne prone skin perfectly. It has never caused me breakouts.

I haven’t tried the Lakme CC cream yet but I read good reviews on it. It is light compared to the BB creams so you can give it a try too.

If you are not comfortable with any of these above, then simply try wet compact. You will surely thank me for this idea. I am using only wet compact on my skin for past two months and I am completely loving it. Dip a good makeup applicator sponge in clean water or rose water. Swipe the compact and apply it over your face without streaks. Blend well and let it dry. Now apply the same compact with a dry sponge or powder brush (as final touch up) and you are all set to look natural and flawless. If you have major spots, you can conceal them before putting on your compact.

This makeup will look absolutely simple and natural for everyday office wear. Pair it up with a good MLBB lipstick and eyeliner.

Answers to your questions:

1. You haven’t mentioned anything about your hair type in your query. However, you can find numerous hair care tips on MABH. Use the search box 🙂 Read my one year hair growth journey for an idea. Chinky shared some amazing hair pack recipes – you can try them too.

2. If your sunscreen contain ingredients like titanium dioxide and zinc, then you don’t need to worry about the order. You can apply it before or after your moisturizer. For chemical sunscreens that containing ingredients such as oxycinnamate, moisturizer should be applied later. Always put on your sunscreen 20 to 30 minutes before you step out in the sun. If you are still confused, then go for a moisturizer that has a great SPF 😉

3. If you have very oily skin, don’t go for Maybelline or Garnier sunscreens unless it is drying winter. Try Lakme CC cream or Maybelline BB Stick with SPF. That’s all I know. Readers will help you in the comment section about this 🙂

Hope the post helped you Noopur! Have a happy day 🙂

Mithun’s Query..
Hello,
I am a 15 yr old guy from Chandigarh. I have been recently experiencing bad oily skin. I don’t know why but it may be due to monsoon I guess. I don’t use any powders or creams as I don’t like to use them. But now as soon as I reach my school from house my face is becoming dark and oily. Can you suggest me a good men face wash for oily skin type which is available in India?. Also let me know whether I can use any cream to control oiliness.

Reply to the Query:

Hi Mithun,

Several people around the world experience oily skin and acne during their teenage period. As you are running 15 now, I guess your excessive sebum secretion may be the culprit that is causing your bad oily skin. It is good that you have decided to use a face wash to control your skin oiliness. Soap is harmful for facial skin if used in long run. Reading reviews, we have gathered 5 face washes that men can use to control skin oiliness. These are available in India as well.

Nivea Advanced Whitening Oil Control Men Face Wash: This face wash costs Rs.95 for 50 g. It claims to make your skin brighter and fairer with its Vitamin Ginseng formula. It also claims to control excessive oiliness and sebum production. The face wash contain exfoliating ingredients to maintain skin smooth. This face wash comes in a gray with blue colored tube and you can get it almost in any departmental store inside India.

Himalaya Herbals Neem Face Wash: This isn’t a face wash specially formulated for men’s skin. But it can be used by both men and women. As you are just 15, your skin would be young and not rough. So if you are into using natural ingredients on your skin, then try this neem face wash. You can get a sample tube for Rs.15 itself. This is one of the famous face washes in India and many people swear by it for their acne problem. It remove oiliness from the skin and at the same time, it doesn’t leave skin excessively dry. Don’t be afraid of the turmeric content; I am sure it won’t stain your skin.

Garnier Oil Clear Deep Cleansing Face Wash: Two of my cousins who are guys swear by this face wash. (No! John Abraham is not my cousin) 😛 It is economical and also works great on guys skin. It removes stubborn greasiness from face and leaves skin oil free with its lemon extracts. This face wash is easily available too. You can get it for Rs. 85 (50g)

Park Avenue Sliver Face Wash: If you want a face wash that doesn’t has a trace of women skincare products smell, then go for Park Avenue. This Park Avenue sliver face wash is very cheap compared to the other face washes I mentioned here. You can get a tube for Rs.50. It leaves skin squeaky clean and its a very good face wash for men to carry in their purse anywhere they go.

Hope you find this post helpful Mithun. And yes, you can use mattifying day creams meant for men to control very oily skin. Brands such as Nivea, Everyuth and Jolen sell good day creams for men in India. Choose one with SPF if you are regularly exposing your skin to sun light. If your skin is still oily after using oil clearing face washes, then try this trick.

Combine two teaspoons of multani mitti with rose water and use this as your face pack twice to thrice a week. It is one best home remedy to combat oily skin. Avoid deep fried foods and junk foods. Drink lots of water. You will be free from oily skin problem soon!

Guys!! Do you have any suggestions for men face wash? available in India? If yes, help Mithun by submitting your suggestions on the comment section below. If you have any tips and DIYs to fight teenage oily skin, kindly drop that too.